This Michigan bill establishes the Data Center Water Regulation Act, which requires new and existing data centers to either use a closed-loop cooling system that recirculates water or source all water exclusively from municipal systems. Facilities that currently rely on groundwater or surface water must immediately stop operations once the law takes effect, while those violating the rules face civil fines of up to $1 million per day. The legislation also grants the Michigan Public Service Commission the authority to create specific rules for implementation and mandates that collected fines be deposited into the state's general fund.
This bill establishes a temporary ban on approving and operating new data centers in Michigan until April 1, 2027. It directly affects businesses by prohibiting local governments and state agencies from issuing necessary permits or authorizations for these facilities during the designated period. The legislation also sets a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day for any entity that begins operating a data center in violation of the moratorium. The bill takes effect only if a companion bill, SB 1019, is also passed into law.
This bill directs the Michigan Public Service Commission to pause approvals for new contracts, tariffs, discounts, or rates between electric utilities and qualified data centers. The pause is set to last from the bill's effective date until April 1, 2027, and applies specifically to facilities designed to store and process data. By adding a new section to the state's public utilities law, the measure temporarily restricts the commission's ability to finalize financial agreements with these specific facilities.
This bill prohibits the installation and operation of cryptocurrency kiosks in Michigan, which are defined as automated terminals used to buy, sell, or exchange money for digital currency. It directly affects businesses and individuals who own or manage these kiosks, as well as property owners who allow them on their premises. Violations of the ban could result in daily fines of up to $100 and the suspension of any existing lottery sales agent licenses for 90 days. The law includes specific reporting requirements for prosecutors and the attorney general regarding enforcement actions. The bill will not take effect unless it is tied to a companion bill, HB 5987, which is also required to be enacted into law.
This bill establishes the "Data Center Planning and Responsibility Act" to regulate how Michigan local governments can pause the approval of large-scale data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities. It allows counties, cities, and townships to impose a voluntary moratorium on these projects only if they follow specific steps, such as holding public hearings, requiring impact studies on energy and water use, and banning elected officials from signing nondisclosure agreements about the projects. The law limits any initial pause to six months and any extension to 90 days, while also mandating that the pause be justified by public health, safety, or general welfare concerns. Additionally, the bill creates a process for project owners to appeal a moratorium based on extraordinary hardship and requires local governments to vote on whether to lift the pause before it expires.
This bill prohibits gas stations in Michigan from using dynamic pricing systems that automatically adjust fuel prices based on factors like time of day, weather, or customer data. It directly affects roadside retail locations selling motor fuel by banning algorithms that change prices outside of normal business hours or based on individual consumer characteristics. The legislation also requires businesses to keep records of any price changes for at least 12 months and defines specific rules for how fuel prices must be advertised. Violations of the dynamic pricing ban would be treated as offenses under the state's consumer protection laws. The bill will only take effect if a companion bill, SB 993, is also passed into law.
This bill modifies Michigan's property tax laws to exclude certain university data centers from tax exemptions. It specifically targets public universities, defined as those receiving state school aid, by removing their tax-free status for facilities used solely to operate data centers. The legislation defines a data center as a building housing infrastructure for third-party commercial data processing. This change directly affects public universities in Michigan that currently rely on property tax exemptions for their data center operations.
This bill, known as the Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act, prohibits the installation and operation of cryptocurrency kiosks in Michigan. It defines these kiosks as electronic terminals that allow users to buy, sell, or exchange digital currencies for traditional money. The law applies to all individuals and businesses, preventing them from setting up or allowing these terminals on any property they own or control. Violations of the ban result in civil fines ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 for a first offense and $5,000 to $10,000 for subsequent offenses.
This bill prohibits retailers in Michigan from using dynamic pricing systems that change the total price of consumer items based on factors like time of day, weather, or customer demographics. It allows businesses to adjust prices only for spoilage, restocking, or limited promotions if an employee makes the change uniformly and clearly displays the new price. The legislation also permits digital price tags as long as the displayed price matches the final charge and remains static. Any violation of these rules would be treated as a breach of the state's consumer protection laws. The bill currently includes a provision that prevents it from taking effect until a companion bill, SB 0993, is also passed.
This bill establishes the "Regulating Access to Social Media Companies by Minors Act" to restrict how minors can use social media platforms in Michigan. It prohibits companies from allowing individuals under 16 to access or create accounts on these platforms and requires written parental consent for users aged 16 to 17. The law defines social media platforms as websites or apps where users generate their own content to communicate with others, while excluding services like email or those with preselected content. Enforcement is handled by the state attorney general, who can impose a daily civil fine of $25,000 for each day a company fails to comply with these age restrictions.
